Course Overview

The programme aims to provide the knowledge, understanding and skills for learners wishing to develop their careers in management or to expand their existing skill base in their current employment. This advanced level management programme is routinely selected by employers seeking a suitable programme of study for their middle and line managers.

This course is aimed at existing or mature students and those in current employment who wish to complement their work experience with a practical qualification. In particular, it offers an attractive curriculum for adult learners who may not have been involved with education or training for some time.

What are my career prospects

On successful completion of the examinations students are awarded the ICM Graduate Diploma in Management Studies and may use the designatory letters Grad. DMS after their name. Graduates will be equipped to pursue career opportunities as managers in a wide range of areas. The qualification also ensures entry to a range of other post graduate programmes.

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Customer Service Marketing Management	Human Resources Management Strategic Management	Corporate Policy Financial Management	Leadership Studies International Business Environment

What are the entry requirements?

Graduates of the IBAT Diploma in Supervisory Management are eligible to apply.

Applicants over the age of 21 who do not hold one of the required qualifications may register for the programme provided they have been in full-time employment for a minimum of 3 years and hold a senior supervisory or managerial position.

How long is the course?

2 Years (Part Time) two evenings per week from (6.30pm – 8.30pm).

What are the course fees?

The course fees are €1850 per year.

An early registration discount applies if you are registering in April. You can save up to €200 - this offer is subject to availability.

Who accredits this course?

The Institute of Commercial Management (ICM) is now one of the leading professional examination bodies in the field of business and entrepreneurial education in Ireland and the UK, with corporate and student members throughout the world. The institute is committed to providing a range of global education, training and consulting services which raise standards for business and enable lifetime learning and professional status for individuals. Please check out their website www.icm.ac.uk

Learner protection for this programme is provided in accordance with section 43 of the Qualifications (Education and Training) Act 1999.

I would like to apply what should I do?

To apply please complete our online enquiry form which will give us the key details to start your application and a member of our admissions team will contact you with further details. Alternatively, please feel free to contact Aoife Fitzpatrick our admissions specialist for management courses on 01 2461509, to register or to set up a meeting to discuss the course further. You can also email us at enquiry@ibat.ie. If you are satisfied with all the information that you have seen, you also can register online now for this course by clicking the 'Pay fees online' link on the course home page. This will secure your place on the course and save you time. Please feel free to visit the college anytime and our course content experts will be more then willing to discuss any queries you may have. We look forward to seeing you.